Would you be interested in a foldable Surface Phone if it looked like this concept?
We've seen enough patents, code and rumors to believe that Microsoft could actually be working on its long rumored Surface Phone. This is expected to be a foldable device running on a version of Windows10 dubbed "Andromeda OS." While renders of the device were produced by designer David Breyer last December, images and a video were disseminated today revealing a brand new Surface Phone concept.
Less than a week ago, we passed along some code discovered in the latest Windows 10 SDK. Not only are there references to Andromeda OS, the code shows that the foldiable Surface Pro will be powered by an ARM based processor.
Check out the concept images by clicking the slideshow below. And don't forget to tap on the video at the top of this article.
Images of the Surface Phone concept by Harry Dohyun Kim"
41 Comments
1. Cat97
Posts: 1766; Member since: Mar 02, 2017
I'm tired of these concepts...
posted on Jun 02, 2018, 6:17 PM 7
19. megathaszrul89
Posts: 203; Member since: Jan 08, 2015
Exactly. Me too!
posted on Jun 03, 2018, 6:57 AM 0
27. Klinton
Posts: 1408; Member since: Oct 24, 2016
Exactly. Me too!
Who made this 'concepts' about MS phone? LOL
We know who is the OEM that can make(and work on, and innovate) such concept. And it's not MS or Apple!(sorry )
Such concept is possible only if you have foldable display technology and non-battery(embedded) pen technology....so the concept to be practical.
posted on Jun 03, 2018, 1:30 PM 0
2. Nexus4lifes
Posts: 286; Member since: Feb 13, 2014
sorry MS windows phone had it's chance
posted on Jun 02, 2018, 6:20 PM 8
9. Klinton
Posts: 1408; Member since: Oct 24, 2016
Windows phone always have it's chance, if do it right!
But it's such a nonsense to speak about MS foldable phone, when MS have not foldable technology at all, and don't innovate there(bs ''patent'' doesn't count:)
If some OEM can do it, we know who that can be. Right?
So, why so many ads about it?
If MS and Apple follow, it cold be much latter, when the price of this tech(display, components) goes down, and they could afford to buy it.
Same as it was with the AMOLED tech.
posted on Jun 02, 2018, 9:01 PM 1
32. mootu
Posts: 1408; Member since: Mar 16, 2017
Stop spouting rubbish.There are many OLED display OEM's that Microsoft could use, it doesn't have to be Samsung.
LG
JDI
BOE
Everdisplay
Visionox
Tianma
All the above have folding OLED displays that MS and Apple could use.
Also don't forget Huawei is supposed to be releasing a foldable screen phone in 2018 and that would make them the first.
How much will you cry then?.
posted on Jun 04, 2018, 2:28 AM 0
38. Klinton
Posts: 1408; Member since: Oct 24, 2016
Those OEMs that have folding OLED display technology, could compete each other, who will make it first , or who can make it best.
The question was WTF is doing MS here.
Of course MS and Apple could buy and use this tech too....but they would never do it right now...for this new tech is very expensive for them.
Well, 2-3 years after the first folding phone- yes,
posted on Jun 04, 2018, 8:51 AM 0
3. lovemac209
Posts: 31; Member since: Dec 14, 2017
not amazing disappointment...
posted on Jun 02, 2018, 6:40 PM 0
4. warrenellis93
Posts: 540; Member since: Jul 21, 2011
But its windows....
posted on Jun 02, 2018, 6:46 PM 0
12. ajwillingham
Posts: 38; Member since: Jan 17, 2015
Seems like it would be really thick... No thanks
posted on Jun 02, 2018, 9:04 PM 0
14. Klinton
Posts: 1408; Member since: Oct 24, 2016
Well, it would be a bit thicker than today's phones(about 10-12mm), but with the advantage to have a real tablet in the pocket. If it's made right, would be а great device.
Only that MS or Apple couldn't make it first, because they don't have such a technology or innovate there. They could only fill BS ''patents'' about it....you can guess why. LOL
MS or Apple can make it many years after the...you know who OEM ....so they could buy this tech from them....and only if the tech gets older and cheaper.
posted on Jun 02, 2018, 10:58 PM 1
15. midan
Posts: 2574; Member since: Oct 09, 2017
"Only that MS or Apple couldn't make it first"
No it's because there's no need to hurry, this kind of product need to be perfect to gain interest.
There's no point to just make it because you can, you need to figure out what would make people buy one.
posted on Jun 03, 2018, 1:16 AM 0
26. Klinton
Posts: 1408; Member since: Oct 24, 2016
Did you read the article? And the question there?
BTW, even the one who can perfect it, will be the same OEM that invent and develop this tech. (same like it was with the AMOLED displays)
How TH, Apple or MS could 'perfect' something that don't even know how it works? What TF are those ''patents'' about? LOL
Or just to say: 'Oh we have ''worked'' on that', and not to pay to the inventor?
posted on Jun 03, 2018, 1:07 PM 0
39. Klinton
Posts: 1408; Member since: Oct 24, 2016
Stop with this 'invent' BS.
Who cares who invent what.
My point is - Those OEMs who work , develop, innovate, produce....such a technology, will make such a pone too.
Not MS or Apple, cause they never buy newest tech.
MS and Apple could follow but years after that, when prices drop down.
posted on Jun 04, 2018, 8:59 AM 0
17. youssef44
Posts: 547; Member since: Apr 29, 2014
Looks really nice but with windows phone maybe will not be great choice!
posted on Jun 03, 2018, 3:40 AM 0
18. Back_from_beyond
Posts: 1195; Member since: Sep 04, 2015
I doubt it would run Windows 10 Mobile, at least not in its current form. If anything they might be better off running a heavily modded version of Android packed with Microsoft apps.
